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PHIL2644 - Critical Theory: From Marx to Foucault

Semester 2, 2013 | Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Emma Doyle

Description

The idea of critical theory emerged as an attempt to go beyond the alleged impasses of philosophy and actually challenge the world. This unit will consider various phases in the history of this project: from Marx, the Frankfurt School, to Foucault and Habermas. It will examine both the innovations and weaknesses of these various formulations in their historical context, as well as considering contemporary efforts to reanimate the idea of critical theory.

Lecture for PHIL2644

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